Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale

When looking for Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale, this breed may be referred to as the Ormskirk Terrier or Ormskirk Heeler. The Lancashire Heeler originated in Great Britain in the mid-1600s. The Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale have great herding instincts and was primarily used to herd cattle, goats, and horses in Lancashire, England. This breed declined in numbers almost to the point of extinct as fewer people raised cattle and required herding dogs. Enthusiasts of the breed worked to recreate the Lancashire Heeler in the 1960s. The Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale were also used for hunting rabbit and vermin.

The Lancashire Heeler is set low to the ground with legs that are short in relation to the rest of the body. The ears are wide set and large. The eyes are almond shaped, dark, and bright. The tail is set high and carried forward over the back. The Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale will resemble the Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

The Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale average between 10 and 12 pounds and weighs between 6 and 13 pounds. The life expectancy of this breed is 12 to 13 years. There are no known hereditary diseases associated with the Lancashire Heeler; however, they are is susceptible to eye problems such as Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), and Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM). Though the Lancashire Heeler is set low to the ground, they are very muscular and seldom suffer from back problems.

The coat length of the Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale varies between the seasons, short, sleek, and shiny in the hot months and long and plush in the cold months. The level of grooming required depends on the length of the coat. The coat color of the Lancashire Heeler is either black with tan markings or liver color with tan markings.

When you see Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale and make the decision to make a Lancashire Heeler a member of your family, you will find this breed to be friendly, affectionate, playful, and a loyal companion. This breed has a lot of energy and needs to be kept busy and enjoys being around their family. If left alone too long or too frequently, they may develop behavior issues or destructive behavior. The Lancashire Heeler gets along well living in an apartment. This breed is very active indoors but needs to be exercised daily.

The Lancashire Heeler is a friendly breed that tends to coexist peacefully with other house pets. These puppies for sale usually get along very well with children, though they may instinctively try to herd them. The Lancashire Heeler is very alert to their surroundings and tends to be wary of strangers which make them a good watch dog.

The Lancashire Heeler puppies for sale are an intelligent breed and responds well to firm, consistent, and positive training. This breed excels in dog sports such as agility, obedience, flyball, showmanship, and herding events.

A great family dog these puppies for sale will be friendly, affectionate and playful; an active family will enjoy have them as a member of the family.Read all article »« Minify article

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